Wulfenite

Molly and Vanessa

Characteristics of Wulfenite

Color -orange-yellow,

yellow, honey-yellow, reddish-orange, rarely colorless, gray, brown, olive green, and even black.

Hardness- 2.5-3

Luster- Adamantine, Sub-Adamantine, Resinous

Streak- White

Density- 6.5-7.5 g/cm3

Crystal Structure- Tetragonal

Cleavage- Distinct/good

Fracture- Irregular/ uneven

Special Characteristics- Its strong colors, nice luster and one-of-a-kind crystal habits attract the attention of many collectors around the world.

How it Forms- Best developed in dry climates where weathering has extended fairly deep. Morocco, Tsumeb, Nambia, Mexico, Arizona and New Mexico in the USA.

Uses- molybdenum ore

Does it form in Iowa? no it forms in the Western and South Western.